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James Osial Obituary
04/05/1957 ~ 03/26/2016
Resident of Atherton
Jim Osial, 58, passed away peacefully at his home in Atherton as a result of prolonged illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, lived in Randallstown MD, and moved to California in the 1980's. He was a CPA and MBA, and had a successful career as Controller for multiple companies including National Semiconductor, Sun Microsystems, along with consulting for a number of emerging companies.
Recognized by colleagues as high energy and dedicated to results, Jim was also known for caring deeply about his family, friends and beloved Labrador Retrievers, Max and Chico. Passionate in all things, some of Jim's best times were spent cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins and the San Jose Sharks. He enjoyed driving his classic Mercedes convertible and walking along the Pacific Coast beaches with his dogs.
He is survived by his nephew and godson, James R. Osial (Layla) of San Francisco, brothers Ted Osial (Linda) and Rick Osial, sister Mary Jo Osial (Eric Johnson) and parents Ted Osial, Sr and Mary Jane Osial. He is also survived by his niece, Alissa Osial and nephews Ryan, Eric and Justin Osial.
Services are planned in San Mateo County CA and Pittsburgh PA For more information please see: rememberjimosial.com. Those wishing to make a memorial gift for Jim might consider giving to the Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue (labrescue.org) or Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, UT (bestfriends.org) in his honor.
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April 15, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Virginia Cook
April 13, 2016
Uncle Jim was certainly a very good uncle to his nephew and godson, James Regis Osial. Uncle Jim was so very happy to serve as Jimmy's godfather in 1984. It was Uncle Jim who sent Jimmy the airplane ticket in 2002 to fly from Connecticut to California to check out west coast schools, and it was Uncle Jim who encouraged Jimmy to apply to Stanford. It was Uncle Jim who was elated when Jimmy was accepted there. He opened his home to Jimmy (saving Jimmy's parents--me being one of them!-- lots of dorm and cafeteria fees!), loaned him his car when Jimmy found a part time job and threw a huge party for him at graduation. He always prepared Jimmy's income tax returns and talked to him about IRAs and other tax and financial matters, always giving good, practical advice. He treated Jimmy as if he were his own child, and Jimmy's wife, Layla, the same way, too. Uncle Jim was a great blessing to all of us, but especially to Jimmy. We are sorry that he has died so young, but we are very, very, grateful to have had him in our lives.
Virginia Cook, mother of James R. Osial
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